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Motorhome fires in Germany: incidents in Köttingen, Rerik and Bochum

13.07.2026 18:11 2 min 5 sources
Radio Erft DEU + 4 more
Motorhome fires in Germany: incidents in Köttingen, Rerik and Bochum
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In Brief

Several motorhome and caravan fires have occurred in Germany in recent weeks: a gas cylinder explosion in Köttingen, a fully burned Fiat motorhome in Rerik, and another motorhome fire at Westfield Ruhrpark. No injuries reported.

Fire in Köttingen (Erftstadt)

On Saturday, July 13, 2026, a caravan with a gas cylinder caught fire in Köttingen. The cylinder exploded, after which the fire was extinguished. A neighbouring garden shed burned down; residential houses were not damaged. Several other cylinders were confiscated. Police are investigating possible arson.

Fire at Rerik campsite

On June 17, 2026, around 3:00 PM, a Fiat motorhome caught fire at the Rerik campsite (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern). The owners had left for a bike ride ten minutes before the fire. 17 firefighters contained the blaze, but the motorhome was completely destroyed. A neighbouring van was damaged by heat. Damage estimated at 15,000 euros. Police are investigating possible arson.

Fire at Westfield Ruhrpark car park

Early on May 16, 2026, a motorhome burned completely at the Westfield Ruhrpark shopping centre car park. Around 20 firefighters extinguished the fire within 45 minutes. No other vehicles were damaged. The cause is being investigated by police.

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Caravan fire in Köttingen: gas cylinder explodes

13.07.2026 Radio Erft DEU Original source

Fire at campsite in Rerik destroys motorhome

17.06.2026 ndr.de DEU Original source

Motorhome catches fire at campsite in Rerik

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Motorhome catches fire at campsite in Rerik

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Motorhome Fire at Westfield Ruhrpark Parking Lot

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